The Perfume Library

35 perfumes

Tonnerre / 1805

Beaufort · 2015

Citrus · Spicy · Woody

Beaufort Tonnerre / 1805 is a smoky, citrus-led and clearly masculine scent that leans towards autumn and winter days. Lemon, lime and bergamot draw a fresh citrus frame, while smoke, gun powder and brandy add a rough, spicy edge. Fir balsam, birch and black amber build a woody, resinous base, and the animal and earthy accords darken the whole. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with leisure and evening wear coming first, and most of them read it as masculine. Profumo di Firenze Cuoio and Tauer Perfumes L'Air du Désert Marocain Noir have a close profile.

#002 Barman

7.4

Hunq · 2021

Green · Fruity · Sweet

Hunq #002 Barman is a men's fragrance that pairs a bright opening of grapefruit, lime and orange with brandy and a sweet, woody base; it has been discontinued. Sharp citrus comes first, then brandy gives the scent a warm, gourmand body. In the base, hay, patchouli, tonka bean and Texas cedar pull the sweetness toward a woody, creamy line, while ambroxan and ISO-E-Super finish it with a soft, synthetic gloss. The overall impression is fruity, green and spicy-sweet. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind, and it leans toward leisure, evening and night-out wear. Most read it as masculine, though many also call it modern. Rabanne Invictus Victory Elixir and Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal pour Homme Elixir have a close profile.

London (Eau de Toilette)

6.5

Playboy · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Playboy London Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance with a green, fruity and lightly sweet character, close to an everyday scent, and it has been discontinued. Most voters recommend spring and summer, and daily wear and leisure are the most named occasions. Its longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close and light. Mandarin orange, grapefruit and galbanum make a bright, green opening. The heart brings cinnamon, rose and Toscanol®, adding a spicy, floral touch. The base of cedar, brandy and tonka bean settles into a woody, sweet finish.

Paul Smith London for Men (Eau de Toilette)

8.2

Paul Smith · 2004

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Paul Smith London for Men Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance that sets a fresh, sweet opening on a spicy, woody and faintly smoky base; it has been discontinued. Voters rate both its longevity and its sillage as good, with longevity a little stronger. The number of votes is small, so this is only a rough guide. It is presented as a fragrance for men. Spices, violet leaf and green mandarin orange open it fresh and lightly fruity. Mint, lavender and jasmine lead the heart, and the base of tonka bean, amber, Australian sandalwood and brandy adds a sweet, powdery, oriental warmth. Bogart pour Homme and Yves Saint Laurent La Nuit de L'Homme have a close profile.

Je Te Veux

7.0

Ikiryō · 2023

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Ikiryō Je Te Veux is a sweet, floral scent for men, deepened with spice, resin and a touch of smoke. Sandalwood, magnolia and rose form the frame, while vanilla and Peru balsam add a creamy, powdery sweetness. Frankincense, nutmeg and opium bring a spicy, resinous, faintly smoky edge, and ambrette with musk leaves an animal warmth. It reads as one dense whole from start to finish. Those who rated it find the longevity high and the sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so this is only a rough guide. Its heavy, dark, sweet build suits cooler weather and evenings best. Maison Incens Santal Tislit and Ikiryō Profile 3: Anne Boleyn have a close profile.

Tragedy

7.6

Fragrance World

Fresh · Sweet · Gourmand

Fragrance World Tragedy is a sweet, gourmand fragrance for men built around vanilla, chocolate and brandy, warmed by amber and tonka bean. It opens with woods, then the heart turns to vanilla, chocolate and brandy, which carry the sweetness. Amber and tonka bean in the base keep it soft and warm. The accords add spicy, woody, powdery and resinous tones, with faint smoky and leathery touches. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good and its value for money highly, though the number of votes is small. Its sweet, spicy build leans towards cooler weather, and it is classed as masculine.

Sun Rise

8.8

Killer Oud

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Killer Oud Sun Rise is a men's fragrance that opens fresh and floral with immortelle, orange and lavender before sweetening on vanilla and tonka bean; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong, though few people have voted, so the picture is tentative. No season or occasion preference is recorded. It is classed as a men's fragrance. Amouage Sunshine Man and Acqua di Parma Zafferano share a close profile. The top carries immortelle, orange, lavender and brandy. In the heart, clary sage, juniper berry and bergamot keep that freshness going with a spicy edge. The base of vanilla, tonka bean and cedar settles it into something creamy, woody and sweet.

Ad Noctum

8.0

Ikiryō · 2018

Sweet · Synthetic · Spicy

Ikiryō Ad Noctum is a dark, woody men's fragrance with a sweet, resinous and smoky character; it has been discontinued. Amber, labdanum and fir balsam form a resinous base, which tonka bean and vanilla sweeten. Oud and ebony add an earthy, woody depth, while castoreum and musk bring an animal warmth. Brandy gives the sweetness a spicy, smoky edge. The overall impression is dense and heavy, with a synthetic sheen. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, and every voter on longevity rates it high. The number of votes is small, so these ratings should be read with caution. It reads as masculine, and its heavy build suits cooler weather and evenings.

Guido

5.8

Strangers Parfumerie · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Woody

Strangers Parfumerie Guido is a woody, creamy fragrance for men, built around cognac, oak wood and leather. The notes read as a single whole: cognac and brandy give a warm, boozy tone, which oak wood, mahogany and leather set into a woody frame. Cocoa, vanilla and tonka bean pull the scent towards the creamy, sweet side, while plum adds a soft fruity touch. Iris, rose and lavender form a floral layer, and tobacco, moss and vetiver carry a dry depth in the background. The sweet and woody sides weigh most. Tiziana Terenzi Borea and Tiziana Terenzi Tabit Attar have a close profile.